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Barkhor Street

Barkhor is a place you have to go since it`s a section of the old city and full of culture and history.

Barkhor Street is a must see place in Lhasa, Tibet.  It`s a round street around Jokhang Temple and it is a symbol of Lhasa, Tibetan people are so pround of this street as a part of themselves.

 

 

Jokhang Temple

The Jokhang Temple, situated in Barkhor Square, is the noisy and colorful heart of Lhasa.

Jokhang Temple, one of Tibet`s holiest temples. These devout pilgrims wear yak leather gloves and aprons to protect...

The Jokhang Temple, situated in Barkhor Square, is the noisy and colorful heart of Lhasa.

Jokhang Temple, one of Tibet`s holiest temples. These devout pilgrims wear yak leather gloves and aprons to protect their hands as they slide over the rocky ground, their reverent prostrations atoning for bad deeds performed in the past. Prostrating pilgrims journey from all over Tibet to worship here.